Donley County Property Taxes
Donley County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$85/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.13%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$90,500
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,244
$187/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$918
$77/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#85
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Donley County, Texas
Donley's taxes rank well below national average
At 1.126%, Donley County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of roughly 0.88%, putting homeowners in a favorable position nationally. The median property tax here is $1,019—less than 38% of the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and a moderate tax burden.
Among the lowest-taxing counties in Texas
Donley County's effective rate of 1.126% runs below Texas's statewide average of 1.276%, ranking it in the lower half of the state's 254 counties. Residents pay $1,019 in median property tax versus the state average of $2,193, a significant advantage.
Competitive with surrounding Panhandle counties
Donley's 1.126% rate matches Erath County exactly and undercuts Eastland County's 1.192%, placing it solidly in the Panhandle's tax-friendly range. Among its regional peers, only Edwards County (1.051%) and Duval County (1.077%) offer lower rates.
Median home costs about $1,019 annually
With a median home value of $90,500, typical Donley County homeowners pay roughly $1,019 per year in property taxes. This figure assumes a home at the county median without mortgage interest deductions; those with mortgages may pay slightly higher when school taxes apply.
Check if your home's value is accurate
Many Texas homeowners are overassessed by county appraisers, meaning you may be paying taxes on inflated valuations. It's worth requesting a property tax exemption review or filing a protest with your appraisal district to ensure you're only paying on what your home is actually worth.
How Donley County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Donley County
1.13%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.